How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?
Going to the bathroom is much more complicated in space without any gravity. To solve this problem of tricky orbital potty breaks, NASA builds special toilets that work without gravity.
March 15, 2021 • ~5 min
Hubble sees new atmosphere forming on a rocky exoplanet
For the first time, scientists using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have found evidence of volcanic activity reforming the atmosphere on a rocky planet
March 11, 2021 • ~6 min
China and Russia to build lunar space station
The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit.
March 10, 2021 • ~2 min
How asteroid dust helped us prove life's raw ingredients can evolve in outer space
A minuscule particle of asteroid dust has helped reveal how celestial rocks like Earth might have sprouted life.
March 9, 2021 • ~7 min
Star’s destruction reveals elusive high-energy neutrino
Researchers have discovered the presence of high-energy neutrinos in the wake of a star being destroyed by a black hole.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~4 min
Apollo mission rocks shed light on the moon’s early history
A new analysis of rock samples brought back from NASA's Apollo missions help clear up questions about the moon's formation and lava-covered early years.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~6 min
Curious Kids Live: exploring the solar system
Send us your questions – and join us live to hear about the solar system.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~1 min
Facebook’s free speech myth is dead – and regulators should take notice
Facebook's choice of profits over the people is difficult to reconcile with its commitment to free speech.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~8 min
Hayley Arceneaux: Cancer survivor joins first all-civilian space mission
The SpaceX mission will make Hayley Arceneaux the first person with a prosthesis to visit space.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
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